Thunderbolts delivers a perfect blend of humor, action and unexpected emotional depth as Marvel's most damaged antiheroes find purpose together against impossible odds.

• Initial impressions rate the movie 9/10, with its charm, humor and relatable character moments standing out
• CIA Director Valentina manipulates the team into a deadly mission to cover up her illegal operations
• The team includes Yelena, Bucky Barnes, US Agent, Red Guardian, Ghost, and Taskmaster
• Bob/Sentry serves as the team's most powerful and vulnerable member with his destructive alter-ego "The Void"
• The film explores trauma, substance abuse, and feeling stuck in life through its damaged characters
• Valentina rebrands them as "The New Avengers" after they successfully defeat the Void
• A post-credits scene connects to the upcoming Fantastic Four movie and the broader MCU future
• Florence Pugh's Yelena steals scenes with both humor and vulnerability
• Sebastian Stan's Bucky transforms from Terminator-like enforcer to reluctant but effective team leader
• The final confrontation focuses on emotional healing rather than typical superhero action sequences

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